Disney to release five comedies on Blu-ray for the first time on August 7
Comedy fans, mark August 7 on your calendars as a big day for new-to-Blu titles.
Disney is releasing a pair of John Cusack films—"Grosse Pointe Blank" and "High Fidelity"—along with one of Whitney Houstons most underrated films, "The Preacher's Wife," and two adventures that prove women rule: "Adventures in Babysitting" and "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion."
Like, what more can you ask for?
"Grosse Point Blank" (1997)
Celebrate the 15th anniversary of a killer comedy hit – now available on Blu-ray for the first time with a sensational new digital restoration. John Cusack, Minnie Driver and Academy Award nominee Dan Aykroyd (Best Supporting Actor, 1989, "Driving Miss Daisy") are hilarious in this surefire knockout, loaded with action and laughs.
Martin Blank is a hit man stuck in a career rut when his 10-year high school reunion gives him the chance to rekindle an old flame and pull off one final job. Things are looking up until his arch rival joins the party, aiming to blow the competition away. Pull the trigger on big fun with "Grosse Pointe Blank" on Blu-ray!
SRP is $20 U.S.
Bonus features: Trailer
"High Fidelity" (2000)
Join John Cusack, Jack Black and Academy Award winner Catherin Zeta-Jones (Best Supporting Actress, 2002, "Chicago") in a romantic comedy sure to make your all-time Top-Five List – with a bullet! Experience all the laughter and the drama of "High Fidelity" on Blu-ray for the first time, complete with a new digital restoration.
Rob Gordon’s (Cusack) semi-failing record store isn’t the only thing in his life that’s floundering. When his longtime girlfriend walks out on him, Rob’s needle skips the love groove, and he is forced to examine his past romantic failures in his own unique way. Give High Fidelity a spin – it rocks on Blu-ray!
SRP is $20 U.S.
Bonus features: Deleted scenes, conversations with Cusack and director Stephen Frears, trailer
"The Preacher's Wife" (1996)
This remake of "The Bishop's Wife" should be in everyone's holiday film collection. It stars Whitney Houston as the wife of a workaholic minister who's trying to save his church . . . but neglecting his wife in the process. And that's where angel Dudley (Denzel Washington) comes in to try to save the day (but enjoys his job a little too much). Penny Marshall directed this one.
SRP is $20 U.S.
No details on bonus features.
"Adventures in Babysitting" (1987)
Elisabeth Shue stars in this action-comedy-adventure about a woman who settles for a dull evening of babysitting after her date stands her up. But the night turns out to be a wild one. Chris Columbus directed this popular film.
SRP is $20 U.S.
No details on bonus features.
"Romy and Michele's High School Reunion" (1997)
Two women invent lives for themselves so they can attend a reunion with their heads held high. Mia Sorvino and Lisa Kudrow star in this all-blonde comedy, with Janeane Garofalo also appearing.
SRP is $20 U.S.
No details on the bonus features.
